The QSZ-11() or Type 11 pistol is a

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designed and manufactured by

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and issued since 2011pewpewpew.work. (n.d.). QSZ11式5.8mm手枪 ——〖枪炮世界〗. nlineAvailable at: http://pewpewpew.work/china/handgun/qsz11/qsz11.htm ccessed 30 Nov. 2023. The pistol's designation "QSZ" stands for "'

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' (''qīng wŭqì'')—'pistol' (''shǒuqiāng'')—'automatic' (''zìdòng'')".

History

The development of the QSZ-11 began in 2008 and was adopted by the

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in 2011 for

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, guards,

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personnel, security details, and

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. In 2014, during the

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open day, the QSZ-11 was shown and prompted media attention and much discussion from Chinese

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gers due to its compact size and exquisite appearance.

Design

The QSZ-11 is a compact,

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frame pistol that operates with a

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and has a rotating barrel locking system.

Safety

Like the QSZ92 5.8mm pistol, the QSZ11 can only be put on safety when the trigger is ready to fire, which ensures safety in use and the ability to fire quickly with a round in the chamber. Similar to most modern handguns, the QSZ-11 has a single-action/double-action trigger with a combined safety. It also uses the traditional patridge sight.

Ergonomics

The aesthetic design of the QSZ-11 was a key factor in the development stage, as high-level officers would be armed with it, and many well-known designers and art schools in China were consulted for the design. The grip of the pistol features walnut timber with a carved design. The

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used is also very retro and references the 1960s style.

Ammunition

The QSZ-11 pistol fires the 5.8x21mm DAP pistol ammunition and 5.8x21mm DCV05 subsonic rounds.http://www.sohu.com. (2022). 高级军官专用11式手枪，造型复古，为什么会被评为‘最丑’手枪？_自卫. nlineAvailable at: https://www.sohu.com/a/440468471_120577938 ccessed 30 Nov. 2023 Due to the double-stack single-feed magazine of the

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often being criticised for its poor reliability, the QSZ11 pistol adopts an 8-round single-stack design, equipped with a window displaying the ammunition, so that the remaining ammunition is clearly visible.

Users

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References

{{Personal defense weapons Semi-automatic pistols of the People's Republic of China 5.8 mm firearms